Optimism is often what keeps me sane, because I really can’t stomach the fear mongering in the group 2 camp.  

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So in the spirit of making my own mistakes so others can learn, I’ve come up with the following process so that anyone with VA loan benefits can use to optimize their deal and receive maximum cash back at closing.Step 1: Establish Your NetworkAs with everything else in real estate and life, proper preparation and planning is the key to consistent success.

., exposed brick, exposed ducts, concrete floors).In terms of condo conversion, non-residential properties are optimal, because if you take a rental unit off the market in Oakland, you have to replace it.

Just enough size for the tenant to stay long but not the rent cost of a 3 bed unit which might be too much for the payment.On larger buildings say 100 units generally a mix of 65 to 70% 2 beds and the rest 1 bed to some studio mix is optimal.  

Welcome @Joe LanguirandAs a newbie myself to BP these are a couple of the things that I found helpful1. education drop down menu, go to free course. 

Welcome to BP @Charice Cross.stay and participate in the discussion to optimize learning

You are not optimizing your work better than anyone else.

After all goes well with the build, and your move to the duplex and getting everything rented, then you can sit back and start thinking about how to optimize.

List it for sale and for rent at the same time using your optimal numbers and see which one pans out.